How are XML attributes represented in JSON?

When the option is enabled, attributes are placed under a special "@attributes" key on the element so they cannot collide with child element names. Disable the option if you do not need attributes in the output.

Are repeating elements turned into arrays?

Yes. If two or more siblings share the same tag name, they are grouped into a JSON array automatically.

Does the tool send my XML anywhere?

No. Parsing and conversion happen entirely in your browser via the built-in DOMParser.

XML to JSON

Key Features

Converts XML to JSON

Preserves attributes (as @attributes)

Auto-detects repeating elements as arrays

Configurable indentation (2 / 4 / minify)

Copy and download JSON output

Import XML from URL or file

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Free Online XML to JSON Converter

Parse any well-formed XML document and convert it into structured JSON with our online XML to JSON converter. Ideal for modernising legacy XML feeds, migrating SOAP responses into JavaScript front-ends, or simply working with XML data inside tools that speak JSON.

How the conversion works

Each element becomes a JSON property keyed by the tag name
Repeating siblings with the same tag name are grouped into a JSON array automatically
Attributes are placed under a special @attributes key (toggle on/off)
Mixed content (text + child elements) keeps the text under a #text key
Whitespace-only text is trimmed away to keep the output clean

Why this approach?

XML allows mixed content, multiple attributes per element, and namespaces — features that JSON cannot express directly. By using @attributes and #text conventions, the converter preserves every piece of information losslessly while still producing easy-to-consume JSON. Disable attribute preservation when you don't need attributes and want a simpler shape.

Indent options

Indent 2: Pretty-printed JSON for readability
Indent 4: Extra airy formatting for deeply nested documents
Minify: Compact single-line JSON for transmission

Common use cases

Translate XML API responses into JSON for modern JavaScript apps
Convert sitemap, RSS, or Atom feeds into JSON to display in a SPA
Inspect deeply nested SOAP envelopes as JSON
Build JSON-based test fixtures from existing XML samples

Pair with related tools

Before converting, clean up your XML with the XML Formatter and ensure it parses cleanly via the XML Validator. After converting, format the JSON output with the JSON Formatter or reverse the operation with the JSON to XML converter.